as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment
the stupendous engineering feats achieved by the ancient Romans
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Recent Examples of stupendous
The upshot is that with enough qubits, a quantum computer could handle the stupendous computational challenge of accurately simulating a hypothetical magnetic material.
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Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
Charlotte is a stupendous city.
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Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
Rinko Kikuchi is stupendous as a ballroom-dancing widow infatuated with her instructor.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Also stupendous is the aguachile, raw Mexican shrimp served in a zingy brew of fresh lime juice and jalapeños.
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Cathy Chaplin,
AFAR Media,
22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stupendous
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
Charlotte is a stupendous city.
—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
Rinko Kikuchi is stupendous as a ballroom-dancing widow infatuated with her instructor.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Also stupendous is the aguachile, raw Mexican shrimp served in a zingy brew of fresh lime juice and jalapeños.
—
Cathy Chaplin,
AFAR Media,
22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stupendous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupendous
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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The eighth-floor outdoor pool has amazing views, and the hotel sits in walking distance of shops and restaurants.
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The director, 68, and the action star, 78, worked together on 1996's Eraser, with both wanting to deliver an amazing action movie.
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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According to a comprehensive reporting analysis published by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, an astonishing 79% of public companies actually increased their page counts after the rule went into effect, and 64% increased the total number of individual risk factors disclosed.
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The World Cup provided a second miraculous moment on Monday night.
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Three children were among those pulled to safety in a miraculous rescue that aired on state television.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Garden & Outdoor Deals Check out marvelous markdowns on gardening tools, patio furniture, outdoor storage boxes, and pest solutions.
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Dick Van Dyke, so many marvelous people.
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There was also an incredible amount of violence directed at the people who had come to stop it.
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Not constrained by traditional vehicle design, Ojai has an incredible amount of legroom.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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In many ways, the strong turnout for the World Cup isn't all that surprising.
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See what Muir himself loved about this region by trekking part or all of the stunning Bishop Pass Trail (about 11 miles out and back) or the Little Lakes Valley Trail.
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However, visitors are also encouraged to simply drop by without a reservation to enjoy a glass of wine and experience the stunning architecture, gardens, and To Kalon Vineyard.
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“Stupendous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupendous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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